scholarly journals An Improved Genetic Algorithm with Adaptive Variable Neighborhood Search for FJSP

Algorithms ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 243
Author(s):  
Xiaolin Gu ◽  
Ming Huang ◽  
Xu Liang
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Hybrid Method ◽  
Variable Neighborhood Search ◽  
Job Shop ◽  
Job Shop Scheduling ◽  
Neighborhood Search ◽  
Flexible Job Shop ◽  
Flexible Job Shop Scheduling ◽  
Improved Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Shop Scheduling

For solving the complex flexible job-shop scheduling problem, an improved genetic algorithm with adaptive variable neighborhood search (IGA-AVNS) is proposed. The improved genetic algorithm first uses a hybrid method combining operation sequence (OS) random selection with machine assignment (MA) hybrid method selection to generate the initial population, and it then groups the population. Each group uses an improved genetic operation for global search, then the better solutions from each group are stored in the elite library, and finally, the adaptive local neighborhood search is used in the elite library for detailed local searches. The simulation experiments are carried out by three sets of international standard examples. The experimental results show that the IGA-AVNS algorithm is an effective algorithm for solving flexible job-shop scheduling problems.

scholarly journals Solving the dual-resource constrained flexible job shop scheduling problem with learning effect by a hybrid genetic algorithm

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 168781401880409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Wu ◽  
Yibing Li ◽  
Shunsheng Guo ◽  
Wenxiang Xu
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Variable Neighborhood Search ◽  
Job Shop ◽  
Job Shop Scheduling ◽  
Hybrid Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Neighborhood Search ◽  
Flexible Job Shop ◽  
Flexible Job Shop Scheduling ◽  
Job Shop Scheduling Problem ◽  
Shop Scheduling

In this article, we investigate a novel dual-resource constrained flexible job shop scheduling problem with consideration of worker’s learning ability and develop an efficient hybrid genetic algorithm to solve the problem. To begin with, a comprehensive mathematical model with the objective of minimizing the makespan is formulated. Then, a hybrid algorithm which hybridizes genetic algorithm and variable neighborhood search is developed. In the proposed algorithm, a three-dimensional chromosome coding scheme is employed to represent the individuals, a mixed population initialization method is designed for yielding the initial population, and advanced crossover and mutation operators are proposed according to the problem characteristic. Moreover, variable neighborhood search is integrated to improve the local search ability. Finally, to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm, computational experiments are performed. The results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm can solve the problem effectively and efficiently.

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